Waterville, ME – Men's Soccer traveled to take on Colby College in the annual cross-town Elm City Cup. Despite some positive moments, some world-class goals from the Mules saw the Terriers fall 1-4.
 
How it Happened:

• Both teams started off trading shots, with the Terriers Jereimah Gomez forcing a save from the Mules goalkeeper in the 14^th minute.
• A flurry of shots and corner kicks starting in the 22^nd minute forced Jamie Fischer to two good saves to keep it 0-0.
• Colby continued their pace for the remainder of the first half, but Fischer did well to prevent any goals conceded.
• The Mules started the second half similarly to how they ended the first, with the Terriers under pressure.
• In the 57^th minute a powerful long-range strike from the Mules found the top left corner and saw them take a 1-0 lead over the Terriers.
• The Mules struck again in the 64^th minute, taking a 2-0 lead.
• However, the Terriers responded in the 80^th minute, with a pass from David Ivarsson finding Shafi Ibrahim, who scored to cut the Mule lead to just one.
• Despite the comeback bid, the Mules were able to convert a penalty kick a few minutes later and punched in another goal in the 84^th minute to hand the Terriers a 1-4 loss.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Shafi Ibrahim – 1 Goal
• David Ivarsson – 1 Assist
• Jamie Fischer – 8 Saves

 
What's Next:

• Men's Soccer will look to bounce back when they take on Curry College at home on Saturday, September 6^th. Kick off is scheduled for 11:00 AM.